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I'm sure you know that such a low reading is a definite C2, therefore an unsatisfactory outcome on the EICR. Best way to find it is to split ring into sections, and narrow down the location. I recently had a similar result caused by damp affecting several newish sockets and fcus on one particular wall.
The L-E and N-E readings are quite different which suggests everything could be unplugged. I'd now be looking for damaged wiring or waterlogged sockets etc. Splitting the ring in the middle will help narrow things down.
Why do you say a low IR is a C2?
I am not your mate, we have never met, please do not refer to me as such
It is up to the inspector to decide upon a Code and this can involve many factors hence BS7671 does not suggest Code designation. Unless the Guidance Note cites a Regulation it is just that, guidance and not a Regulation.
I agree that the inspector can decide coding, but I can't really think of a reason why a circuit with such poor insulation condition wouldn't be potentially dangerous, can you? If there is some other reason for the result, like an appliance or surge protector that can't be disconnected, the result would be LIM.Why do you say a low IR is a C2?
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